Obituary: Delmer StandridgeDARDANELLE — Delmer M. Standridge, 83, of Dardanelle died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center in Dardanelle. He was born Aug. 29, 1929, in Johnson County to the late John Oscar and Hettie Pearson Standridge. He was part of the construction crew of the Dardanelle Lock and Dam, a heavy equipment operator, farmer and 32nd degree Mason with Bright Star Lodge #213. He was a former member of the Arkansas Army National Gua...

Obituary: Betty WallacePLANO, Texas — Betty Lou Wallace was born on March 3, 1952, in San Diego, Calif., to Clarence and Lola Pemberton. Betty went to some college but spent most of her time as a stay-at-home mom watching after her daughter, Becki. Betty was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation and extremely proud to be married to a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer. Betty loved her family and friends, but she avoided being the center of attention. She would muc...

Obituary: Bradley TarkingtonELKO, Nev. — A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at First United Methodist Church Chapel, 304 S. Commerce Ave., Russellville for Bradley Warren Tarkington, 36, of Elko, Nev., who passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Rev. Roy Smith will officiate. Disposition of the cremains will be at later date at a private service for the family. Mr. Tarkington was born in Little Rock on Nov. 16, 1976. He attended the Unive...

Death notice: James BeebeJames Lynn Beebe, 89, of Russellville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born on March 7, 1924, and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. James served with the 275th Army Infantry Division, “L” Company in World War II, the 40th QM Company and 40th infantry Division in Japan. A memorial service will be announced and conducted at a...

Obituary: Rodney CadyTULSA, Okla. — Rodney “Gene” Eugene Cady, 59, departed this life on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at his home in Tulsa, Okla. He was born on Aug. 6, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa to John and Velma Rose Cady. Rodney grew up in Keokuk, Iowa. He got married and moved to Dover. He was an avid sports fan and coached multiple sports teams in Dover. He prided himself on being a good dad and also enjoyed fishing. Rodney worked at Carmar Freezer Plant and Dana Corpora...

Death notice: Paula RonaghiDARDANELLE — Paula Ann Looper Ronaghi, 64, of Little Rock passed away at her home on Friday, June 14, 2013. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Courier. Arrangements are being made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

Obituary: Gladys BrannonATKINS — Gladys Brannon, 80, of Atkins went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born March 3, 1933, in Newport, the daughter of Wes and Edna Smith Sharp. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Leo Brannon; two sons, Gerald and Tim Brannon; two brothers, Ralph and Hubert Sharp; and one sister, Eva Lee Howard. She is survived by four so...

Obituary: Ronald BrutonRonald Loyd Bruton, 75, of Pottsville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2013. The son of Jim and Marie Bruton, he was born April 30, 1938, in Oppelo. He married Shirley Sanders and was a farmer for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Restoration Worship Center in Russellville and the Pope County Riding Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lewis Farrell Bruton. Survivors include his loving wife of ...

Death notice: Kenneth BoggsATKINS — Kenneth Noal Boggs, 66, of Dover passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. He was born June 5, 1947, in Alma. He is survived by his wife, Natalia Andreeva Boggs. Arrangements are private under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

Obituary: Kenneth BoggsATKINS — Kenneth Noal Boggs, 66, of Dover passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. He was born June 5, 1947, in Alma. He is survived by his wife, Natalia Andreeva Boggs. Arrangements are private under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

Death notice: Gladys BrannonATKINS — Gladys Brannon, 80, of Atkins went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2013, at Lemley Chapel with the Rev. David Downum officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday’s edition of The...

Obituary: Raymond Earl BartonRaymond Earl Barton, 84, of Russellville passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Med Center in Russellville. The son of Guy and Bessie Warren Barton, he was born June 28, 1928, in Moreland. He married Louise Barton, on March 1, 1952, in Russellville. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of AmVets. He was owner of Barton’s Wrecker Service and his family was awarded farm family of the yea...

Obituary: Michael MackeyMichael Don Mackey, 59, of Russellville passed away after a year-long battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Russellville at the Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home. The son of Robert and Etsel Mackey, he was born June 25, 1953, in Holdenville, Okla. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy Hipps, on July 7, 1973, in Russellville. Michael drove a school bus as well as a special needs bus for the Russellville School District. He a...

Obituary: Irene MabryDANVILLE — Irene Willis Mabry of Chula passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, of natural causes. She was born on Feb. 24,1930, at Leonard, Okla. She enjoyed music, singing, and playing the piano and her family. She is preceded in death by her father. A.W. Willis and her mother, Velma Willis of Leonard, Okla.; her husband of 57 years, O. A. Mabry; and her grandson, Brandon Mabry. She is survived by three children and two daughter-in laws, Keith a...

Obituary: Bobby SatterfieldALMA — Bobby Don Satterfield, 78, of Mulberry passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013. He was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Mulberry to the late Samuel Bart and Vesta Adaline (Oliver) Satterfield, and was also preceded in death by a sister and one brother. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013, at Ocker Chapel of Alma and interment in New Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, ...

Obituary: Thomas GrubbsThomas Michael Grubbs, 65, of Russellville died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Nov. 16, 1947, in North Little Rock to Raz Lee and Rheba Ann McGhee Grubbs. He was a United States Navy veteran of Vietnam, where he served on the aircraft carrier Yorktown. After leaving the Navy, he gained employment through the apprenticeship program with Union Pacific Railroad in Memphis, and t...

Death notice: George AyersGeorge M. Ayers, 68, departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2013, at the River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville. Arrangements are pending at this time. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.broussardfuneral.com.

Death notice: Thomas GrubbsThomas Michael Grubbs, 65, of Russellville died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Shinn Chapel by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The complete obituary will be published in Friday’s edition of The Courier and will be available online at www.shinnf...

Obituary: Margaret MorganMargaret K. Morgan, 73, of Russellville died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. She was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Casey Creek, Ky, to George Haggie and Flora Ellen Flinchun Greer. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Wayne and Russell Greer; and two sisters, Creola Keeling and Glena Ray Greer. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert Countryman of Russellville, Steve and LaQuitta Countryman of Dardanelle, and Jonathan...

Obituary: John Jennen Sr.John A. Jennen Sr. passed away on Jan. 31, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Knoxville Cemetery. A lunch and celebration of John’s life will be held at the Knoxville City Complex building following the service.